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Good morning, Princeton. As Muhammad Ali once said, “Don’t count the days. Make the days count.”

Go get ‘em.

—Justin Bullington

📬IN THIS ISSUE

💡What You Should Know
☀️Princeton Weather
⛽️Princeton Gas Prices
💼Princeton Businesses
🎓Princeton Schools
🎡Bureau County Fair
👷Princeton Jobs
🥁Princeton Music
🗓️Princeton Events
🚗Princeton Vehicles for Sale

💡WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

• The 8th Annual Boots vs Badges Blood Drive, hosted by Princeton Fire and Police Departments, is scheduled for Tuesday, May 14, from 8:00 am to 11:30 am. The drive will take place on the ImpactLife Bus at the Princeton Fire Department. To schedule an appointment, participants can scan the provided QR code and use group code 3303.

• Gateway Services is hosting a Trivia Night on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Shandy's Pub & Grub. The event features a chicken and spaghetti dinner for $25 per person, with doors opening at 4:30 PM and trivia starting at 6 PM. Prizes are $300 for 1st place, $200 for 2nd, and $100 for 3rd, with tickets available Gateway.

• The Chelsea Gives Back Wyanet Locker Cookout Fundraiser is May 25th, beginning at 10am.

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⛅️PRINCETON WEATHER

Today: A beautiful, sunny day with a very warm high of 72°F, and winds coming from the southwest at 10 to 20 mph. As the evening rolls in, expect partly cloudy skies and a mild low of 46°F, with winds slowing down to southwest at 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday: The day will be marked by partly cloudy skies, with a high near 65°F. Winds will be from the west-northwest at 10 to 15 mph. The evening will maintain the partly cloudy theme, cooling down to a low of 42°F, with winds turning south-southwest at 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday: Partly cloudy skies in the morning will shift to more cloudy skies in the afternoon, with a slight chance of a rain shower. Temperatures will peak at 69°F, with south-southeast winds at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of rain increases in the evening with considerable cloudiness and occasional rain showers, dipping to a low of 47°F, with winds shifting to northeast at 5 to 10 mph. There's a 40% chance of rain.

Enjoy the pleasant temperatures and keep an umbrella handy for the slight chance of showers midweek!

⛽️PRINCETON GAS PRICES

Regular

Amoco, 720 N Main St: $3.69
Sullivan’s Foods: $3.74
Casey’s West/North: $3.77
Beck’s West/North: $3.77
Road Ranger, N Main St: $3.77
Shell, 2225 N Main St: $3.77

Diesel

Beck’s West/North: $3.99
Road Ranger, N Main St.: $4.11
Casey’s West/North: $3.99
Amoco, N Main St: $3.99
Sullivan’s: $3.99

💼PRINCETON BUSINESSES

• Evan Driscoll and Cade Odell, Princeton High School students, want you to use codes CADE19 or EWDUPDG on upperparkdiscgolf.com for 15% off any of your disc golf needs.

• Little Blue Dress invites you to check out their Hooded Denim Jacket, a stylish addition to your wardrobe. Available in sizes Small to Large for $54 and size

• Get ready for a splash at the Second Story Teen Center's pool party! Teens are invited to dive in for fun at the Bureau County Metro Center on Tuesday, April 9th, from 4 pm to 8 pm. Remember, there won’t be any bus or food service available, so make sure to plan ahead for your evening.

• Jennifer's Superior Cleaning Service LLC offers a comprehensive range of cleaning services including window and laundry services, as well as standard, deep cleaning, and organizational tasks for both residential and commercial spaces. They accommodate various scheduling needs with weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly appointments. For free estimates and to book a cleaning, they can be reached at 815-875-7860, serving LaSalle and Bureau County.

• Brighten up your day with a visit to Niel & Shorty's BBQ Company. Enjoy lunch from 11 am to 2 pm or stop by for dinner between 4-8 pm for BBQ, burgers, and more. Carry-out is also available; call 815-303-6435 to place an order.

• Crazy Cat Lady Creations offers face painting and glitter services for private events such as birthdays, bachelorette parties, baby showers, and family reunions. The cost is $150 for 2 hours, with additional hours available at $75 each. They also provide pregnancy belly painting, with prices and photos available on request. All earnings are donated to Safe House Animal Rescue League, a volunteer, no-kill, foster home-based cat rescue in LaSalle, Bureau Putnam, and Lee county. The service is insured, and they provide their own table and chairs unless otherwise arranged.

• Five 22 offers a linen tee with a unique detail, available in Poppy and Spruce colors, sizes S-L for $32. Perfect for those who appreciate an easy basic with a touch of flair. #shopsmall #shopfive22

• Experience a celestial treat at Bean Buzz with their Eclipse Milk Tea! This cosmic blend comes with an option to add some yogurt moon boba, promising a taste sensation that's out of this world. Swing by today to elevate your taste buds to astronomical delight!

• Shawna Fillenwarth Photography offers a personalized touch to capturing life's moments. Their hours are tailored to accommodate various schedules, with availability from 9 AM to 1 PM on Mondays through Wednesdays, extended hours on Thursdays and Fridays from 10 AM to 7 PM, and weekend sessions from 4:30 PM to 7 PM. For inquiries or to schedule a session, Shawna can be contacted directly via Facebook Messenger or at 815-719-7787.

🎓PRINCETON SCHOOLS

• Logan Junior High School is organizing a Scholastic Book Fair. It will be open from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on April 15, 16, and 18. On Wednesday, April 17, the hours extend from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., and on Friday, April 19, the fair will be open from 8 a.m. to noon. The proceeds from the fair will be used to buy books for the school's library.

• Princeton High School Spring Play: Mary Poppins | April 19th, 7pm; April 21st, 2pm | Tickets

• Princeton Christian Academy Spring Play: The Adventures of Robinhood | April 26th-27th, 7pm

• Logan Jr. High Band/Choir Concert | May 16th, 6:30pm

• Princeton Christian Academy 8th Grade and HS Graduation | May 16th, 6pm

• Princeton High School Graduation | Saturday, May 18th

🎡BUREAU COUNTY FAIR

“We are pleased to announce that Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show will be performing daily at the Bureau County Fair. 🐾

The Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show features a world-class team of dog trainers and their adopted dogs.

As seen on AMERICA'S GOT TALENT, Nickelodeon Unleashed and American Ninja Warrior, these incredible pups have gone from Rescues to Rockstars!

The Canine Stars hope to inspire you to build a stronger bond with your own dog, and please visit your local animal shelter when you are local to bring a new dog into your family. Almost all of our dogs are adopted from shelters, rescue groups or found as strays, and they are all individually owned and loved by their trainers – they are family first!

The Canine Stars was founded in 2012 by Keri Caraher, President. Keri and Ethan Wilhelm, Vice President, have been performing and competing with their dogs for over 20 years.

If you are interested in sponsoring this great event, please email [email protected].”

👷‍♂️PRINCETON JOB OPPORTUNITIES

• General Laborers | Empire Acoustical Systems | 815-261-0072

• Help Needed | KS Lawn & Snow | 815-878-6126

• Sandwich Artist | Subway | Full-time

• General Construction Helper | Build-Rite Home Pro’s LLC | $15-23/hr

• Seasonal Maintenance | Beck’s Oil | $16-18/hr

🎸PRINCETON MUSIC

• Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos | The Cider Mill | Apr. 12th at 6:30pm

• Girls Like Us: Music of Carole King, Carly Simon, and Joni Mitchell | Grace Theater | Apr. 12th at 7:30pm

• Brushville | Hawg House Saloon | April 27th, 9pm

• Joseph Huber Band | Barrel Society | May 3rd, 7pm

• Not Petty | Black Rose Saloon | May 24th, 7pm

• Miles Over Mountains | Barrel Society | May 24th, 7pm

🗓️PRINCETON UPCOMING EVENTS

• Shadows of the Blue and Gray Ball | Fairgrounds | April 13th, 6:30pm

• A Night to Remember Prom | Metro Center | April 20th, 5:30pm

• Mary Poppins | Princeton High School | April 19th at 7pm and 21st at 2pm.

• Magician David Casas | Grace Theater | April 27th, 7:30pm

• Fair Queen’s Golf Tournament | Fairgrounds | May 11th, 8am

• Nellie Becker: A Titanic Story | Venue 450 | May 11th

• Mother’s Day Flea Market | Fairgrounds | May 12th, 8-2pm

• Logan Junior High Band/Choir Concert | LJH | May 6th, 6:30

• Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony | PHS | May 18th

• John Elvis Lyons & The Jailhouse Hound Dogs | Grace Theater | June 8th

🏠PRINCETON VEHICLES FOR SALE

• A 2018 Ford Edge SEL is for sale at Prescott’s with a recent price drop, now offered at $17,890, which is $1,935 below the original retail price. It features a variety of amenities, including adaptive cruise control, a heated steering wheel, remote start, 4WD/AWD, a navigation system, and a suite of safety features like blind spot monitoring and forward collision warning. This particular model is touted for its clean CARFAX report, is certified as a 1-owner vehicle, and comes with packages like the Cold Weather Package and Convenience Package, enhancing comfort and utility.

• A pre-owned 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited 1LT is priced at $8,884, with 148,925 miles on the odometer at Princeton Chevrolet GMC. It features a silver ice metallic exterior, jet black custom cloth interior, and is equipped with a 2.5L DOHC 4-cylinder engine and 6-speed automatic transmission. The Malibu includes an entertainment system with a 7-inch touch screen and Bluetooth, SiriusXM Radio, and boasts a fuel economy of 24 MPG city and 34 MPG highway.

• Here is a used 2019 Lincoln MKZ Reserve with a hybrid engine, priced at $25,278, which is $2,726 below the Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price. It has driven 34,929 miles, features ebony leather seats, a black exterior, and offers impressive fuel efficiency with 42 MPG city and 39 MPG highway. The vehicle is equipped with high-tech amenities including continuously variable automatic transmission and high-intensity discharge headlights, ensuring both comfort and efficiency.